Yes a few. I’d imagine over a 5k route the obstacles won’t be too challenging as there won’t be much space for them. If you’ve time, Work on upper body strength and on the day wear clothes you don’t mind getting ruined.

Yeah and I loved it! My upper body strength isn't fantastic but it's about teamwork so there's always someone there to help whether you know them or not. I did 12miles and did walk quite a lot so I imagine the 5k would be easier in that respect. You can usually see the map beforehand though to see that obstacles there will be. You don't have to do them but it's a shame if you don't try. Some of our group took it really seriously and barrelled on ahead - we caught them up by the end anyway so it was pointless. Some of the group walked the whole way and did the bare minimum of obstacles which again seemed pointless to me but it goes to show that you can make it as easy or as hard as you want to. I was very, very, bruised afterwards so maybe no short skirts for a little while afterwards . Just go in with the attitude that it's going to be fun and do as much as you can would be my advice.

My DP has done a few of these and said it is good fun, good atmosphere and very supportive. He recommends taking some big bottles of water, old towels and and wet wipes for afterwards. Oh, and as a PP said, you will get bruises - DP and his mates have a post-race competition

I would imagine the 5k one is good fun. I did a full TM last year, I loved it & had a proper laugh but the training I put in was pretty gruelling & tbh I'm in no rush to have another Arctic Enema or further Electro Shock Therapy... As for whoever said the 5k one isn't worth doing, you just sound like a knob

I’ve done a few, they’re such good fun! I’ve done them up to 13miles, with small and large teams - either way you need help from strangers to do some of the obstacles and there’s a real sense of camaraderie and everyone helps the person behind them (unless you’re running with the elites on the first wave - couldn’t comment on that as I’ve never been that fast! I do them for fun only!). Lots of people of different ages, backgrounds and abilities. I’d say I’m average fitness and I’m in my 40s and I’ve never felt out of place. The sense of accomplishment after is great, and comparing all your bruises afterwards is perversely fun (you don’t feel them at the time). I’d advise you to try every obstacle, overcome some of your fears, enjoy the atmosphere, wear old clothes you don’t mind ditching afterwards, take coke to drink afterwards (incase you’ve swallowed any lake water, it kills the bacteria apparently?), tie your trainers tight so you don’t lose them in the mud, cycling gloves can be very useful to prevent blisters on your hands and give you some grip.